- The patient has the right to considerate and respectful
care.
- The patient has the right to obtain, from their
certified provider, complete current information regarding their diagnosis,
treatment, and prognosis in terms the patient can reasonably be expected
to understand. When it is not advisable to give such information to
the patient, the information should be made available to an appropriate
person on their behalf.
- The patient has the right to receive from their
certified provider information to make informed consent prior to the
start of any procedure and/or treatment. This shall include such information
as: the medically significant risks involved with any procedure and
probable duration of incapacitation. Where medically appropriate, alternatives
for care or treatment should be explained to the patient.
- The patient has the right to refuse any and all
treatment to the extent permitted by law, and to be informed of any
of the medical consequences of their action.
- The patient has the right to every consideration
of privacy concerning their own medical care program limited only by
state statutes, rules, regulations, or imminent danger to the individual
or others.
- The patient has the right to be advised if the
clinician, hospital, clinic, etc. proposes to engage in or perform human
experimentation affecting their care or treatment. The patient has the
right to refuse to participate in such research projects.
- The patient has the privilege to examine and receive
an explanation of the bill.
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Patient
Bill-of-Rights
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